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property overview

The hilltop Belmond Hotel Splendido and waterside Splendido Mare are the heart and soul of glamorous Portofino.

‘I found my love in Portofino,’ crooned Fred Buscaglione in the 1950’s when the Italian fishing village was about to become one of the world’s most glamorous destinations, with the Belmond Hotel Splendido as its centerpiece. Perched above the yacht-dotted bay, the hotel occupies a former 16th-century monastery; its sister property Splendido Mare, meanwhile, sits on the fabled Piazzetta. From the elegantly furnished bedrooms and ocean-view balconies to the infinity pool and four acres of olive-lined tropical gardens, the Splendido inspires pure romance; no wonder Richard Burton reportedly proposed to Elizabeth Taylor here. Signature restaurant La Terrazza specializes in regional cuisine, and diners sit on an alfresco terrace with views of Portofino Bay and the Tigullian Gulf.
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Seasonal Hotel:Hotel closes from November 9, 2014 to April 1, 2015. The Splendido Mare closes from October 13, 2014 to April 17, 2015.

Top Day Trip

Cinque Terre

It’s an easy and scenic boat ride to the Cinque Terre. Once there, indulge in a leisurely lunch at Gianni Franzi: (39-1) 87-81-22-28 or Gambero Rosso: (39-1) 87-81-22-65.

Best Restaurant Classic

Da U Batti

"Scampi alla Batti" is the dish to order at this tiny, friendly spot located on the piazza, with a view of the harbor. 5 Piazza Martiri dell’Olivetta; (39-1) 85-26-93-79.

Best One-Stop Shop

Panificio Canale

Famous for its tasty focaccia bread, Portofino’s beloved bakery has been drawing everyone from presidents to Hollywood starlets for more than 100 years. (39-1) 85-26-92-48.

Three Top Sights

Portofino’s Lighthouse; San Fruttuoso Abbey; Camogli Village

Follow the path from St. George’s church to Portofino’s lighthouse, then visit the San Fruttuoso Abbey (www.parks.it/parco.portofino) by boat or on foot, or explore the colorful buildings of nearby Camogli village.

Best View

The Brown Castle

Surrounded by rose gardens, the property—which has walls engraved with low-relief sculptures—affords a beautifully-framed view of the fishing village that it was originally built to protect. Via alla Penisola 13A; (39-1) 85-26-71-01.

Best Cultural Secret

The Christ of the Abyss

The immense underwater statue—meant as a tribute to divers around the world—is located just offshore but more than 50 feet below sea level. Located off San Fruttuoso harbor, between Camogli and Portofino.